Suspect sought in bank theft may be stained with red dye

Ottawa police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man after a west-end bank was robbed Tuesday.

At 5:15 p.m., a lone male entered a TD Canada Trust branch in the 1400 block of Richmond Road. The suspect passed a note making a demand for cash. A small amount of cash, along with a dye pack was taken.

There were no injuries.

Police are seeking a white male, five feet, 11 inches tall, between 40 and 50 years of age with salt and pepper hair, grey stubble and a medium build. He may have had a small bandage on the right side of his face and may be stained with red ink from the dye pack. Anyone with information on this is asked to contact the Ottawa police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).